Tuesday, November 07, 2006

I played with Paverpol!

What a fun product this is. And to think I've been so fearful... I must have asked a million questions in the class before I took the plunge, and now I just want to dip everything I have.

I did two things here. I dipped an old, stained doily, and then tucked it into the "sash" and draped the front edge over a balled up plastic bag to give it the feeling of puffing out and hopefully looking like a swirling skirt. I'm pleased with that, and anxious to see it after I do the spray paint thing.

The other thing I did was dip a piece of used sari silk that I just adore, and draped it along the top and down the right edge, allowing it to smooodge off the edge, looking, to my eye, like a theater curtain. I was assured by Grasshoppa, and he was right, that the Paverpol would actually darken or brighten the fabric. I'm very happy with how this is looking. More layers to follow!

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That stuff is FUN, isn't it? I was reluctant at first, too (when I did the candlestick angel) but fell in LOVE with Paverpol! It really made a great addition to your Gypsy piece! I love the draped sari! It adds such a charming dimension! And the doily gives exactly the effect you intended! This just keeps getting better & better! Kai

Sue! That is stunning! Wow- love it! All the rich color, the textures and arrangement of everything. You are right- it does look like a theater curtain. Sherry is going to love this!Hugs-Linda F from FL

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